Tag: Electrical Blackout
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NTSB: Loose wire caused cargo ship crash into Baltimore Key Bridge, investigators say
Overview of the findings The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a loose electrical wire caused a loss of propulsion and steering on a cargo ship, leading to a catastrophic crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The disaster, which unfolded last year, resulted in the bridge collapsing and the death of…
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NTSB Links Cargo Ship Crash at Baltimore Bridge to Electrical Blackouts
Investigation Finds Electrical Failures Behind the Collapse The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a loss of electrical power, triggered by a loose wire, caused a cargo ship to lose propulsion and steering control, ultimately leading to a catastrophic crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. In the incident, the bridge collapsed, resulting…